Denver workers suffer injuries on the job all the time, but far too many dismiss the notion that they should receive compensation. Perhaps they assume that workers' compensation is only for extreme situations and critical injuries. It is therefore worth pausing to ask: just what types of injuries are compensable under workers' compensation?
Construction workers and the high risk of elevator accidents
As a Colorado construction worker, your job often may require you to work in, on or around elevators. If so, you are at far higher risk of injury or death than members of the general public whose elevator rides are a normal part of life.
How do I file for workers' compensation in Colorado?
Colorado state law requires all public and private employers to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees and to pay for the policy. That means that if you suffer an on-the-job injury in Colorado and you are a full- or part-time employee, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim.
Alleged hit-and-run drunk driving accident kills 2
Drivers and pedestrians in Denver and throughout Colorado are keenly aware of the risk of encountering a drunk driver when out and about. A drunk driving crash can cause serious injuries and death not just to those who are in other vehicles or are pedestrians, but for those who are passengers in the vehicle with the drunk driver.
Driver cited for accident after police reverse initial conclusion
A police report from the scene of an accident carries significant weight in court. This authoritative description of the event can play an important role when seeking compensation for one's losses due to another individual's negligence. But what if the police get the story wrong?
Stay safe and sober this Fourth of July
Fourth of July is a time to get together with friends, eat barbecue and drink some beers. However, you want to make sure you do not go overboard. According to a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Fourth of July is the second deadliest day of the year on American roadways. January 1st is the topmost.
Jail sentence for Colorado driver in hit-and-run accident
Fleeing the scene of an accident is a crime in Denver. The story of a driver who was recently sentenced for doing just that illustrates the devastating effect it can have on a victim and the victim's family.
